Maintence

Question 1

What army publication is usually referred to for Maintenance policies and guidelines

Answer 1

DA PAM 750-8

Question 2

What does “TAMMS” stand for

Answer 2

The army maintenance management system

Question 3

Describe what TAMMS is

Answer 3

It is a program designed to control and manage equipment and maintenance through the use of certain forms and records

Question 4

What are the five status symbols used on Da form 5988-E

Answer 4

X, circled X, horizontal dash, diagonal slash, and name initials

Question 5

What is the most serious status symbol

Answer 5

X

Question 6

When are initials used

Answer 6

To show a completely satisfactory condition or a correct fault

Question 7

Who can “circle X” an equipment fault

Answer 7

The commander or the maintenance/motor officer

Question 8

What is a DA form 5987-E

Answer 8

Motor equipment utilization record, a vehicle dispatch

Question 9

Name 4 major uses for a Da form 5988-E

Answer 9

-a record of faults found during PMCS
-it is used to record faults and repairs required for an estimated cost of damage report
-to record the results of technical inspections (TI) of equipment
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Used to report battlefield damage assessment and repair

Question 10

What does the abbreviation PMCS stand for

Answer 10

Prevention maintenance checks and services

Question 11

What does the abbreviation PLL stand for

Answer 11

Prescribed load list

Question 12

What does the abbreviation BII stand for

Answer 12

Basic issue items

Question 13

What does the abbreviation AOAP stand for

Answer 13

Army oil analysis program

Question 14

What does the abbreviation TI stand for

Answer 14

Technical inspection

Question 15

What does the initials NSN stand for

Answer 15

National stock number

Question 16

What does the initials H-M-M-W-V stand for and what is it

Answer 16

High-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle, it’s the main vehicle used by military personnel

Question 17

What form is used for military drivers license

Answer 17

DA form 5984-E, operators permit record

Question 18

What does the abbreviation TM stand for

Answer 18

Technical manual

Question 19

What is the difference between a deficiency and a shortcoming

Answer 19

A deficiency deadlines a piece of equipment. A shortcoming is a fault that requires maintenance or supply action but does not render it not a mission capable (NMC)

Question 20

What does the abbreviation UIC stand for and what is it

Answer 20

UIC stands for unit identification code, which is a six-character code assigned to every army unit

Question 21

According to the army material maintenance policy, AR 750-1, chapter 3,paragraph 3-1, sub paragraph a., what’s the purpose of maintenance

Answer 21

The purpose of army maintenance is to generate and regenerate combat power and preserve the capital investment of combat systems and equipment to enable training and mission accomplishment

Question 22

What does the abbreviation POL stand for

Answer 22

Petroleum oil and lubricants

Question 23

What does “OF” abbreviation in OF 346 stand for

Answer 23

Optional form

Question 24

What does the abbreviation BMO stand for

Answer 24

Battalion motor officer

Question 25

Describe AR 750-1’s policy regarding cannibalization of equipment during combat operations

Answer 25

Chapter 4, paragraph 4-10, sub paragraph d. States that during combat, commanders may authorize the cannibalization of disabled equipment only to facilitate repair other equipment for return to combat. No parts will be cannibalized for stockage